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Patrick Forrest, Esq.
Patrick has practiced law for over two decades in both the private and public sectors, including roles as a JAG Officer, at the Department of Homeland Security, and as a Presidential Management Fellow. He has also been an instructor and Senior Fellow at George Washington University and held a Fulbright Research Chair. Patrick holds a B.A. from Virginia Military Institute, a J.D. from Syracuse University, and an LL.M. from George Washington University.
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